Youth Support Specialist 2nd Shift

Youth Support Specialist 2nd Shift

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Urgently Hiring 2nd shift 3:00p - 11:00p.

Up to $17.60 per hour.

Full Time starting - $17.10, Part Time starting - $15.10.

Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401k, Vision.

A youth support specialist is responsible for meeting the basic needs of all residents placed under their direct care and supervision. The role requires building professional relationships with residents and providing a structure through daily schedules while remaining fair and consistent. In short, a Mentor & Role Model for kids.

• Conduct disorder behaviors
• Delinquent behaviors
• Aggressive tendencies
• History of criminal charges
• History of gang involvement
• Substance use struggles
• Trauma related disorders
• Sexually maladaptive behaviors
• Runaway/Truancy tendencies
• Parent/child conflict
• Crisis in family/home
• Developmental/Intellectual disorders
• Autism Spectrum disorders
• Emotional dysregulation
• Poor coping skills

Must have a high school diploma or equivalency and be at least 21 years of age.

Must demonstrate awareness of cultural and socioeconomic differences, value nurturing families, commit to empowering clients, establish respectful relationships, provide a supporting role, and intervene appropriately to meet service goals.

• Ability to be consistent, fair, and structured while building relationships.
• Willingness to take on new challenges and be creative.
• Positive Role Model.
• Adaptable and flexible in dealing with a variety of people and situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people including internal and external constituents.
• Identify problems and resolve them in a timely and appropriate manner.

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Typical work week is 40 hours for full‑time staff, 16‑32 hours per week for part‑time staff. Scheduled days and times vary. Position requires additional hours when necessary. The role involves regular contact with supervisors and clinical staff, and direct contact with placing agencies and families via phone and in person. Courtesy and professionalism are expected at all times.

This position is full‑time or part‑time, with a competitive hourly rate and benefits plan for full‑time employees.

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